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Brandon Duncan is on trial for his freedom and its all because of his rap lyrics, a very common occurrence in Hip Hop these days.

Duncan, who performs under the name “Tiny Doo” spoke to CNN about the conspiracy that he believes surrounds his case.

CNN reports:

TinyDoo1 — Rapper Tiny Doo faces conspiracy charges for lyrics. Photo: CNN

Song lyrics that glorify violence are hardly uncommon. But a prosecutor in California says one rapper’s violent lyrics go beyond creative license to conspiracy.

San Diego-based rapper Tiny Doo has already spent eight months in prison, and faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted under a little-known California statute that makes it illegal to benefit from gang activities. Continue reading “California Rapper “Tiny Doo” Accussed Of Gangbanging And Faces Life In Prison For His Rap Lyrics”

Larry Hoover was born on November 30, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi, but grew up in Chicago. When he was 12, Hoover became the leader of the Chicago gang the Supreme Gangsters, which merged with a rival gang to become the Gangster Disciple Nation. In 1973, Hoover was sentenced to 150-200 years in prison for killing a drug dealer. After he committed money laundering in prison, his punishment was increased to six life sentences.

Gangster Disciple

Larry Hoover, also known as “King Larry,” was born on November 30, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi. His parents moved the family north to Chicago, Illinois, when Hoover was 4 years old. By the time he was 12 years old, Larry was on the streets with his friends. Calling themselves “The Supreme Gangsters,” the group would often ditch school together and ride the El train around the city. Occasionally, they would engage in petty crimes, including stealing and mugging. His criminal activity soon evolved to shootings and assault. Continue reading “Leader of Gangster Disciples Larry Hoover Denounces Former Gangster Lifestyle, Encourages “Growth & Development””